Voices of Change: Insights from the Together for Hope Boston Conference
Episode Overview
Insights into civil rights and addiction treatment from Dr. Miriam Komaromy at the Grayken Center for Addiction. Discussion on decreasing risk and stigma among patients who use drugs with Dr. Ruchi Shah and Amelia Caramadre. Exploration of harm reduction strategies in the emergency department by Carrie Wisenthall. Innovative programs for survivors of intimate partner violence and substance use disorders by Dr. Amanda Sedgwick. Efforts to make addiction treatment more equitable for Black patients with Dr. Corinne Bogard and Rory Mather.
The addiction medicine podcast provides a platform for groundbreaking discussions on civil rights, harm reduction, and empowering programs for survivors of intimate partner violence.
What happens when leading minds in addiction medicine gather to share their latest findings? In this episode of 'Behind the Evidence', hosts Honora L. Englander, MD, and Marc R. Larochelle, MD, bring you a series of engaging short interviews from the Together for Hope Boston Addiction Conference. This isn't just another medical podcast; it's a deep dive into groundbreaking research and innovative programs that could shape the future of addiction treatment.
You'll hear from Miriam Komaromy, MD, on the civil right to medication for opioid use disorder, and Ruchi Shah, DO, along with Amelia Caramadre, JD, MPH, discuss harm reduction strategies in emergency departments. Karri Weisenthal, MD, shares her pilot study on empowering women who have survived intimate partner violence and struggle with substance use disorders. Amanda Sedgewick, DO, addresses how to make addiction treatment more appealing and effective for Black patients.
Corinne Beaugard, PhD, MSW, talks about curriculum innovation in substance use and pain management. Finally, Rory Vu Mather, MS, offers insights into establishing lasting curricular changes through student-faculty partnerships. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone touched by addiction or working in healthcare. It's not just about understanding the science; it's about hearing the voices behind the research and learning how these findings can be applied in real-world settings.
Tune in to discover how these experts are pushing the boundaries of addiction medicine and advocating for change.